The gypsy spread is one of the most atmospheric and detailed in Tarot. It shows a situation in time and accounts for the external forces influencing it. You can try it right now: the gypsy Tarot spread online is free and needs no registration.
The six positions of the spread
The first three cards describe the time axis: the past (roots and causes), the present (the current state) and external influences (people and circumstances around you). The fourth is the future, the likely development. The fifth is the warning: what to watch in order to avoid mistakes. The sixth is the result that everything will come to under the current balance of forces.
The quintessence as the conclusion
The seventh card — the quintessence — is calculated from the sum of the six drawn cards and reduced to a Major Arcanum. It unites the whole spread into one concise message and helps you grasp the main theme of the situation. It is especially useful to compare the quintessence with the "result" card: together they give both the fact and the meaning.
How to read the spread
Go through the positions in order and link the cards: the past explains the present, external influences adjust the future, and the warning suggests how to improve the result. Account for upright and reversed positions. Take your time — this spread rewards thoughtful reading.
What questions it suits
The gypsy spread is great for complex life situations where several factors intertwine. For quick questions use the three cards, and check meanings in the reference.
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